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TURKEY / TÜRKİYE

TURKEY / TÜRKİYE

Welcome to Turkey

Welcome to Turkey

Turkish Flag and Presidential Seal The Flag of Turkish Republic White half moon and

Turkish Flag and Presidential Seal The Flag of Turkish Republic White half moon and star on the red background. The Presidential Seal The 16 stars represent the 16 Turkish states in our history.

Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK 1 st President of Turkey ( 1881 – 1938 )

Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK 1 st President of Turkey ( 1881 – 1938 )

Where is Turkey on Map? Turkey functions as a bridge between Asia and Europe

Where is Turkey on Map? Turkey functions as a bridge between Asia and Europe

Turkey is a gateway between Europe and Asia. The European and Asian sides are

Turkey is a gateway between Europe and Asia. The European and Asian sides are divided by the Bosphorus (İstanbul Boğazı).

The country is encircled by seas on three sides: the Aegean Sea to the

The country is encircled by seas on three sides: the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Turkey is bordered by eight countries: Bulgaria to the northwest; Greece to the west; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the southeast.

There are 7 regions and 81 provinces in Turkey.

There are 7 regions and 81 provinces in Turkey.

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT TURKEY • • Capital city : Ankara Language : Turkish Political

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT TURKEY • • Capital city : Ankara Language : Turkish Political Structure : Parliamentary democracy Memberships : Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, BSEC, OIC, and many other international organizations NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development BSEC: Black Sea Economic Cooperation OIC : Organization of the Islamic Conference

The Largest Cities of Turkey İstanbul - 12. 697. 164 Bursa - 3. 507.

The Largest Cities of Turkey İstanbul - 12. 697. 164 Bursa - 3. 507. 963 Ankara - 4. 548. 939 Adana - 2. 026. 319 İzmir - 3. 795. 978 Konya - 1. 969. 868

Our National Holidays • 1 st January - New Year’s Day • 23 rd

Our National Holidays • 1 st January - New Year’s Day • 23 rd April - National Sovereignty and Children’s Day • 1 st May - Labor and Solidarity Day • 19 th May - The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day • 30 th August - Victory Day • 29 th October - Republic Day

Demographics • Population : 75 million (nearly) • Growth rate : 1. 2 %

Demographics • Population : 75 million (nearly) • Growth rate : 1. 2 % • Age structure – 0 -14 years : 25. 5 % – 15 -64 years : 67. 7 % – 65 -over : 6. 8 % 12

Currency • The currency used in Turkey is Turkish Lira • 1 Euro =

Currency • The currency used in Turkey is Turkish Lira • 1 Euro = 2. 85 Turkish Lira (02/06/2014 exchange rates)

The main airports of Turkey are in İstanbul, Ankara and İzmir • There are

The main airports of Turkey are in İstanbul, Ankara and İzmir • There are two airports in İstanbul; Atatürk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. • There is one airport in Ankara; Esenboğa Airport. • There is one airport in İzmir; Adnan Menderes Airport. • There is also one airport in Denizli; Çardak Airport.

Economy Textiles Agricultural products 16 th largest economy in the world Vehicles Consumer electronics

Economy Textiles Agricultural products 16 th largest economy in the world Vehicles Consumer electronics 15

Tourism Hunting Rafting Winter Sports Silk Road Thermal Resorts Golf Ornithology Yachting Botanic Highlands

Tourism Hunting Rafting Winter Sports Silk Road Thermal Resorts Golf Ornithology Yachting Botanic Highlands Air Sports Culture 16

Turkish Cuisine Döner Kebap Turkish Delight (Lokum) Famous Turkish sweet Famous Turkish meal Baklava

Turkish Cuisine Döner Kebap Turkish Delight (Lokum) Famous Turkish sweet Famous Turkish meal Baklava Tea (Çay) Famous Turkish sweet Famous Turkish drink

PEACE AT HOME, PEACE IN THE WORLD Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK

PEACE AT HOME, PEACE IN THE WORLD Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK